MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 24, 2006) - Michael Waltrip announced today
that Michael Waltrip Racing will field multiple Toyota Camry entries in
the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series when the green flag waves for the 2007
Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

"Toyota is a leader in the automotive industry and has quickly become a
consistent winner in the NASCAR Truck Series," Waltrip said. "The
logical step is for them to come into the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and I
am honored to be a part of their entrance into the sport."

Driving the No. 55 NAPA Toyota Camry, Waltrip has support from all of his
sponsors and he has the resources in place to chase the coveted NASCAR
NEXTEL Cup Series championship. In addition to NAPA supporting Waltrip's
efforts, Best Western, Klaussner (Sofa Express and More) and Coca-Cola
will be heavily involved in his racing endeavors during Toyota's
inaugural year in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.

"Toyota's standards are high and their approach into the sport is well
thought out," said Waltrip. "Michael Waltrip Racing's sponsors have also
taken their own methodical steps into the NASCAR industry and I am
grateful that they are making this march with me and that they share my
eagerness in today's announcement. As my new NASCAR NEXTEL CUP
organization is formally born today, it's interesting to note that there
is already a strong connection with my new partner. Both Toyota and I
have Kentucky roots -- I was born in Owensboro, Kentucky and the Camry is
assembled in Toyota's plant in Georgetown, Kentucky."

"We are pleased about being a part of Toyota's entry into the NASCAR
NEXTEL Cup Series," said NAPA President Bob Susor. "NAPA shares Toyota's
enthusiasm for motor sports and through our sponsorship we want to be one
of the first to welcome them into the top level of the sport. This
partnership is an excellent match for NAPA. We are equally excited about
our new partnership with Michael Waltrip Racing. Michael has been
synonymous with the NAPA brand since 2001 and we could not be more
pleased to have a person of Michael's qualities representing our brand."

"We are an established leader in providing quality aftermarket
automotive parts and service," continued Susor. "NAPA AUTO PARTS has
coverage and availability of over 300,000 part numbers to service the
North American market needs of both domestic and imported name plate
vehicles."

To prepare for the future of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip devised a
plan to achieve his goal of becoming a successful owner in the NASCAR
NEXTEL Cup Series. Setting the stage in August of 2005, Waltrip announced
his plans to design and create Waltrip Racing World, an interactive
high-tech race shop designed for the ultimate fan experience.

"Since 1996, we have operated Michael Waltrip Racing out of our
backyard," Michael Waltrip explained. "I have always dreamed of
constructing the perfect building for a race team. Waltrip Racing World
will be just that. NASCAR is a family sport and this, in our opinion, is
the definitive family destination. We see the fans packing up their cars
and motorhomes and setting out to experience Waltrip Racing World and the
area that surrounds it. The value of letting the fans touch, hear and
smell the workings of our NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Toyota teams seven days a
week not only benefits the fans, but gives our sponsors and manufacturer
more exposure. We believe the fans will come during the week to watch our
Toyota teams prepare for the races and on the weekends to watch NASCAR
action on one of the giant movie screens as part of the experience."